| Surname: | Thomas |
| Initials: | A E |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 551009 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the Cavalry of the Line, 1 Royal Dragoons, 1/6/41 transferred to CMP. he previously joined the RASC and was discharged under para 370 (1) KR 1928 having been attested and not formerly approved. 9/2/46 discharged. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 19/3/10 at Llangruen, Wrexham, Denbighshire, He enlisted 31/12/30 at Wrexham, He resided at Llangollen, Denbighshire, He married Dilys Mary Griffiths, 17/1/38 at Llantyshio, Wales, Occupation Groom. He served:- Home 31/12/30 to 4/1/32, Egypt 5/1/32 to 30/12/33, India 31/12/33 to 14/1/37, Home 15/1/37 to 30/1/37, Army Reserve 31/1/37 to 31/8/39, Home 1/9/39 to 27/9/39,m Palestine 28/9/39 to 7/7/44 Home 8/7/44 to 8/2/46, Z (T) reserve 9/2/46 to 10/2/54, A G reserve 11/2/54 to 19/3/55. Discharge Certificate:- trade on enlistment Groom, military conduct Exemplary, Testimo0nial:- Cpl Thomas has proved to be willing and reliable. He has taken a keen interest in his work which he has carried out in an efficient manner. Shrewsbury, 18/10/45, signed APM 166 HQ Pro Coy. Address: 4 Chapel Street, Llangollen, Denbighshire. 28/10/48 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 4 Chapel Street, Llangollen, North Wales. Arthur Edwin Thomas. |